Close Menu
  • Gaming
    • Game Guides
    • Codes
    • Game News
    • Game Previews
    • Game Reviews
    • Game Features
    • Game Lists
    • Platforms
      • Nintendo
      • PC
      • PlayStation
      • Xbox
      • Mobile
  • Entertainment
    • Movies
    • Movie Features
    • Movie Reviews
    • TV
    • Reality TV
    • Royals
  • Celebrity
  • Human Interest
  • Astrology
  • Videos
  • More
    • Anime
    • Lists
    • Podcasts
    • Reviews
Facebook X (Twitter) Instagram LinkedIn YouTube
  • About Us
  • Join Our Team
  • Meet the Team
  • Privacy Policy
  • DMCA Policy
  • Contact Us
  • Terms of Use
  • Sitemap
  • Editorial Guidelines
  • Advertising Policy
The Nerd Stash
  • Gaming
  • Celebrity
  • Human Interest
  • Videos
The Nerd Stash
Home»Gaming»Zynga Acquires Torchlight 3 Developer Echtra Games

Zynga Acquires Torchlight 3 Developer Echtra Games

Revealed via Zynga’s Twitter, it was announced that Social Game Developer Zynga has acquired Torchlight 3 Developer, Echtra Games. https://twitter.com/zynga/status/1367099949494714368 In the tweet, Zynga says…

Thomas ParryBy Thomas ParryMarch 3, 20212 Mins Read
ECHTRA GAMES AQUIRED
This article is over 4 years old and may contain outdated information.

Revealed via Zynga’s Twitter, it was announced that Social Game Developer Zynga has acquired Torchlight 3 Developer, Echtra Games.

We are thrilled to announce that @EchtraGames, the award-winning minds behind the genre-defining Diablo and Torchlight franchises, have joined the Zynga family! https://t.co/nWOKPnor8e pic.twitter.com/HxAZKeNuXY

— Zynga (@zynga) March 3, 2021

In the tweet, Zynga says they are “thrilled” that Echtra Games “have joined the Zynga family!”. Zynga’s Tweet provides a link to the official announcement post on business wire which gives some more details about the plans for the company going forth.

In the post, it is said that Echtra Games will strengthen “Zynga’s cross-platform play future adding talented developers with extensive cross-platform play experience.” As well as giving the Echtra team “proprietary cross-platform tools and technologies.”

The company will also be developing a “yet to announced RPG for cross-platform play in partnership with Zynga’s NaturalMotion studio.”

The Future of Echtra Games

Echtra Games Acquisition Zynga

Zynga CEO Frank Gibeau had this to say regarding the acquisition:

Max and his team at Echtra Games are responsible for some of the most legendary game properties every created, and they are experts in the action RPG genre and cross-platform development. I’m excited to welcome the Echtra Games team into the Zynga family.”

Echtra CEO Max Schaefer also had some comments on the acquisition:

Echtra Games is delighted to be joining the Zynga family. We share Zynga’s vision that cross-platform play is an essential part in the future of RPGs and interactive entertainment and are eager to apply our vast experience and talents to this effort.”

Echtra Games is a fairly young company, founded in 2016 by Max Schaefer who co-created game franchises like Diablo and Torchlight. Their most recent game, Torchlight 3 released to mixed reception back in June last year. It’ll be interesting to see what comes next for the Echtra team as they continue to develop this new unannounced RPG.

It’s exciting to see so many developers head towards a cross-platform future as it’s something that will help the longevity of social games in the future. Anyhow, what do you think? Are you happy with this acquisition news? Let me know down below!

Related Topics
EchtraGames Zynga
Share. Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Reddit Email
Thomas Parry
  • X (Twitter)

UK based dude who loves all things video games, movies and television. If I'm not working, you'll probably catch me streaming on Twitch or singing Karaoke in the world of Yakuza! Oh! I play ukulele too :P

SUGGESTED READS

Destiny 2 Edge of Fate Exotic Items
Game Guides

All Exotics in Destiny 2: The Edge of Fate

Destiny 2 Edge of Fate Power Level 200
Game Guides

How To Reach Power Level 200 Fast in Destiny 2: The Edge of Fate

Sean Diddy Combs
Celebrity

Diddy’s Former Protรฉgรฉe Aubrey Oโ€™Day Breaks Silence: Verdict ‘Makes Me Physically Ill’

Car driving recklessly
Human Interest

Driver Has Medical Emergency While On Busy Michigan Road, ‘Scary’ Footage Goes Viral

News

Georgia Singer Gavin Adcock Sparks Outrage Over Beyoncรฉ Country Comments: ‘Just Pop and Hiphop for Hicks Who Hate Black People’

Destiny 2 Edge of Fate World Tier Changes
Game News

Bungie Responds to Community Criticism by Peeling Back Some Destiny 2: The Edge of Fate Secrets

Trending
Texas Man records a package thief stealing boxes off the porch

Texas Man Comes up With โ€˜Epicโ€™ Idea To Get Revenge on Porch Pirates: โ€˜This Is Genius’

Florida bride has special moment with two fathers at wedding

Florida Bride’s Father Shocks Guests At Wedding When He Sees Her Stepdad In Crowd: ‘Cries In Daddy Issues’

Ric Flair poop in restaurant

Angry Tampa Server is Fed-Up With Ric Flair Pooping in Their Restaurants, ‘Dirtiest Player in the Game’

Texas woman sees dead brother during vacation

Texas Woman Shares Shocking Story of Seeing Her Dead Brother During Family Vacation in Italy: ‘This Gave Me Chills’

The Nerd Stash
Facebook X (Twitter) Instagram YouTube LinkedIn
  • About Us
  • Join Our Team
  • Meet the Team
  • Privacy Policy
  • DMCA Policy
  • Contact Us
  • Terms of Use
  • Sitemap
  • Editorial Guidelines
  • Advertising Policy
© 2025 The Nerd Stash. All Rights Reserved.

Type above and press Enter to search. Press Esc to cancel.